KF Ulpiana Dominate KF Fushe Kosova 3‑0 in Pre‑Season Friendly

KF Ulpiana kicked off their pre‑season preparations with an emphatic 3‑0 victory over local rivals KF Fushe Kosova in an International Club Friendly played on 23 July 2026, at 00:00 local time. The comprehensive scoreline reflected a dominant display from the home side, who controlled proceedings from the first minute to the last at their training ground in the Lipjan region.

Match Overview

For KF Ulpiana, the fixture served as an early test ahead of the 2026‑27 season in the Football Federation of Kosovo’s top division (Superliga e Kosovës). Their opponents, KF Fushe Kosova, are also striving for consistency in the same league, but on this night they were outclassed by a more dynamic and clinical Ulpiana side.

The match began at a high tempo. Ulpiana pressed aggressively from the front, forcing mistakes inside Fushe Kosova’s half. The breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when a quick interchange on the right flank ended with a low cross that was turned home by an unmarked striker at the near post. The goal visibly lifted the hosts, who continued to dominate possession.

Key Moments

• 17th minute (1‑0): Ulpiana’s right‑winger beats his marker and delivers a low ball into the box. The forward’s first‑time finish beats the goalkeeper at his near post.
• 34th minute (2‑0): A corner kick is flicked on at the front post, and a defender volleys in from close range amid confusion in the area.
• 52nd minute (3‑0): A swift counter‑attack ends with a composed finish from the edge of the box after a through ball splits the Fushe Kosova defence.

Second‑Half Control

After the interval, Ulpiana maintained their intensity. Fushe Kosova attempted to reorganise and introduced two substitutes to bolster midfield, but the gap in sharpness was evident. Ulpiana’s third goal just seven minutes into the second half effectively ended the contest. The visitors created only one half‑chance in the 68th minute, a curling effort from outside the area that sailed just over the crossbar.

The home side could have added a fourth; they hit the woodwork twice in the final quarter of an hour. Goalkeeper for Fushe Kosova made several saves to keep the score respectable. Ulpiana’s manager used all available substitutions, giving minutes to fringe players, while the defensive unit remained untroubled for most of the match.

Standout Performers

• Ulpiana’s central midfielder: Dictated the tempo, completed over 85% of his passes, and provided the assist for the third goal.
• Ulpiana’s left‑back: Bombed forward regularly and was involved in the build‑up to the first goal.
• Fushe Kosova’s goalkeeper: Despite conceding three, made at least five saves to prevent an even larger defeat.

What’s Next

KF Ulpiana will take confidence from this performance as they continue their pre‑season schedule. Their next friendly is likely to be against a stronger opponent to further test their tactical readiness. For KF Fushe Kosova, defensive organisation and finishing remain areas to address before the league season commences.